Post-concussion rest is another area of controversy. Recent studies indicate that the brain may benefit from a more activity, rather than less. This evolution in thought is similar to other injury patterns such as back pain, psychiatric illness, and stroke, where prolonged rest has been shown to be detrimental. As Dr. Perron indicates, “At this point, we simply don’t know for sure if rest is helpful to the recovery process.”
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ACEP17 Tuesday Daily NewsThere is also no method identified at this point that can speed up the recovery process. Players should not be cleared to return to play until symptoms during activity resolve. While neurocognitive testing is not an exact science, players should return to their baseline testing results prior to clearance.
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